New approach for selecting a suitable recycling collection program for recovered paper and pulp recyclables using AHP-TOPSIS techniques

In the past decade, the use of multiple-criteria decision analysis technology has dramatically increased in solving complex real-world problems in solid waste management. Likewise, many municipalities have paid attention to finding feasible solutions for disposal and recycling of solid waste due to the increase in waste generation rates worldwide. Therefore, policy-makers must determine which recycling program to be implemented among various recycling program options. In this paper, a new approach to select a recycling program for recovered paper and pulp recyclables was proposed using analytic hierarchy process–Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (AHP-TOPSIS) techniques. A set of essential parameters of the decision-making system were identified, and a numerical case to illustrate the procedure was conducted. Our findings show very encouraging results to use a combined model between AHP and TOPSIS to select a suitable recycling program for different recovered recyclable materials.

JUSTIFICATION OF THE STRUCTURE OF A SET OF MODELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL PROGRAMS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ASSOCIATED RISKS

The subject of the study is Federal programs of socio-economic development of the regions of the Russian Federation. The paper considers the computational and analytical tools for the development and implementation of support for development programs and shows the need for its improvement. The author presents the structure of the corresponding software in the form of a model complex for the formation and evaluation of regional development program options. The article gives the main indicators necessary for calculations. The study considers the methods of obtaining data for the formation, correction, and evaluation of the implementation of programs. The author proposes the scenario modeling apparatus as a tool for variable calculations to justify stable and satisfactory planning solutions. The article justifies the necessity of taking into account the impact of risks in the process of forming and implementing the program and proposes methods of their accounting. The paper proposes to use an ontological model for organizing the storage and presentation of information about the sources and consequences of risks.

USAGE OF PARALLEL RUSSIAN-ENGLISH AND ENGLISH-RUSSIAN CORPORA OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SPEECH TEXTS: TEACHING METHODS ASPECT

The paper deals with the compilation and examination of a small-scale Russian-English and English-Russian corpora of political speech texts to contribute to translation studies and their methods of teaching. It describes the steps of corpus creation on Sketch Engine platform that offers a possibility to create an individual research corpus. The article explores the program options to represent translator’s transformations, degree of usability of some constructions and lexical units, equivalence level and its context dependence. The compiled corpus allows for both analysis of lexical and syntactical equivalents of two languages and study of the principles of translation transformations while contrasting the original and its translation. It facilitates in summarizing the translation strategies that can be used for teaching purposes.

Kesiapan Mahasiswa Kesehatan terhadap Penerapan Pendidikan Interprofesional di Indonesia

Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is important to create effective interprofessional collaboration also improve quality of health care. Student readiness and perception of IPE will influence the implementation of IPE. This study aimed to analyze an overview, factors that influence and obstacles related to students' readiness and perception of the application of IPE in Indonesia. Methods: Literature reviews with multi-step literature searched on IPE from online databases such as ProQuest; ScienceDirect; SpringerLink and Google scholars by applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Samples of 8 studies met the criteria and then analyzed for the study. Results: Most of students have a positive perception and readiness for IPE. Factors influencing students' readiness and perception such as motivation; study program options; student cognitive level; culture; initial clinical experience / exposure; IPE experience in the curriculum; and the readiness of lectures. Conclusion: It is necessary to find a solution in anticipating obstacles in encouraging students' readiness and perception of the application of IPE in Indonesia, including unclear role constraints (role blurring) and the stigma of feeling inferior compared to other health professions.

DECISION SUPPORT TOOL TO EVALUATE OPTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING A SHORT-DURATION VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION COUNT PROGRAM

A short‐duration vehicle classification count program provides essential data for developing a system‐wide understanding of truck traffic volume. In responding to increasingly urgent truck traffic data needs, transportation agencies face the challenge of implementing improvements with constrained resources. Within this context, this paper develops and applies a decision support tool that reveals trade-offs amongst program design parameters. The Tool enables decision‐makers to simultaneously consider two broad and inter‐related program objectives, namely, to achieve a target level of classification count coverage and to minimize changes in resource requirements. The Tool incorporates five decision input parameters (coverage, technology type, count duration, frequency, and counting cycle) and produces information concerning count accuracy, the number of equipment units required to implement the program, the classification counting season duration, costs, and considerations such as count redundancy and data timeliness. The paper presents Manitoba’s short-duration count program as a case study and evaluates three program options.

RESEARCH CAN CHANGE PROGRAMS AND POLICY

In addition to increasing knowledge, research is meant to improve practice and policy. The papers presented in this symposium draw from the experiences and insights of actual participants and their caregivers in major government-sponsored program options for people with disabilities wanting to remain in the community. Many of these programs are administered by our Administration for Community Living. For all, ACL serves as a main source of information for people in the community. These papers give us first-hand knowledge of what participants like and what they want improved. They give us guidance on how consumers define quality; the results can guide efforts to improve program design and the training of support brokers and representatives who assist people who want to manage their own supports and services. I will give a few examples starting with the paper on the Veterans-Directed Care Program and drawing ideas from the other papers.

Washington’s High-Ability Programs During the No Child Left Behind Era

This study used historical data to find associations between changes in policies, funding, and accountability stemming from No Child Left Behind and the provision of services offered to students identified as gifted in the state of Washington. Descriptive statistics and a regression model are used to examine the change in gifted programs by school districts from 2006 to 2007 up until the point where the state received a waiver (2012–2013). Initial results suggest that, during this time frame, the number of districts reporting having gifted programs declined from 77% to 62% of school districts. Furthermore, the regression results provide evidence that school districts that did not make adequate yearly progress were more likely to no longer report having a gifted program as time progressed (β = −0.29, SE = .11). Those districts that retained gifted programs expanded program options.

Development Incentive Program at Carbon Trading Activity in KPHP Tasik Besar Serkap

REDD+ mechanism has been considered as an effective way to mitigate climate change in developing countries since it targets to remove carbon emissions and compensate the local communities for their conservation efforts. Incentive programs of REDD+ projects should be tailored carefully because they can cause both positive and negative effects to local communities. This research was conducted to suggest incentive program options for a peat land REDD+ project in Riau Provincial. Frequently adopted incentive pr ograms were identified from literature review, and few more options were added based on previous local survey. Seven incentive options were finalized for the survey through discussion with KPH Tasik Besar Serkap. To figure out preference on and importance of the incentive options for local communities, questionnaire survey was conducted on 40 respondent in 2 villages around the project area. Local livelihoods activities in forest were also investigated. Collected data was used for frequency analysis and AHP analysis. Although gap between preference and importance of the options was found, the difference was minor. Among the incentive options, the respondents preferred provision of ‘goods for agriculture and fishery’, ‘electricity generator’, ‘establishment o f community forest’ and ‘job creation’. Diverse local livelihood activities in forests were confirmed, though intensity of dependence was different among the villages. It is concluded that a set of small incentive programs would lead to better results than ‘one-big’ incentive program, since it can provide more opportunities for local people to participate in. To develop an effective incentive program for REDD+ project, local preference, importance for local community, and impacts on local livelihood should be considered simultaneously.